Winter can be a harsh time of year for wild birds. However, you can make those chilly months more enjoyable for both your family and the birds by making your backyard a bird winter wonderland. There are steps that you can take to invite the year-round residents and winter migrants into your yard. And the influx of feathered friends is the perfect way to introduce your children to the joys of bird-watching and instill a love of birds in them. Here, seven ways to attract birds to your backyard this winter, and how to get your children excited that they are there.